BMTC 356-M Bus: Kempegowda Bus Station to Anekal — Timings, Stops, Fare

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BMTC 356-M Bus Route

Kempegowda Bus Station→Anekal

Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 356-M bus in Bengaluru.

⏰ First: 4:00 AM🌙 Last: 5:20 PM🚦 Frequent📍 108 Stops (both ways)🪙 ₹21 – ₹47⏱️ ~2h 17min

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📋 Quick Facts

Route Number
356-M
Route Type
Ordinary Routes
From
Kempegowda Bus Station
To
Anekal
Total Stops
55 / 53 (return)
Daily Trips
80 trips
First Bus
4:00 AM
Last Bus
5:20 PM
Approx Fare
₹21 – ₹47
Travel Time
~2h 17min

🚌 Route Overview

The BMTC 356-M bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Kempegowda Bus Station and Anekal with return services available. The route covers 55-53 stops and runs approximately 80 trips per day in both directions. Frequent — a bus roughly every 10-20 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Kempegowda-Anekal corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.

🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 356-M

The 356-M bus stops at the following 55 stop(s) en route from Kempegowda Bus Station to Anekal. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.

# Bus Stop Name
1 Kempegowda Bus Station ★ MAJOR
2 Maharani College ★ MAJOR
3 KR Circle
4 St Marthas Hospital ★ MAJOR
5 Corporation
6 Jai Bheem Circle (Poornima Theatre)
7 Lalbagh Main Gate
8 Lalbagh Hopcoms
9 Wilson Garden 7th Cross
10 Lakkasandra
11 Nimhans Hospital ★ MAJOR
12 Bengaluru Dairy Circle
13 Muneshwara Devasthana
14 Hosur Road Junction
15 St Johns Hospital ★ MAJOR
16 Koramangala Water Tank
17 Kudure Mukha Colony
18 Krupanidhi College ★ MAJOR
19 Madivala
20 Roopena Agrahara
21 Bommanahalli
22 Hongasandra Metro Station ★ MAJOR
23 Garvebhavipalya
24 Kudlu Gate
25 Singasandra Metro Station ★ MAJOR
26 Singasandra
27 Hosa Road Metro Station ★ MAJOR
28 Beratena Agrahara Metro Station ★ MAJOR
29 PESCE College Electronic City ★ MAJOR
30 Konappana Agarhara (Electronic City Metro Station) ★ MAJOR
31 Electronic City FLY
32 Veerasandra
33 Huskur Gate
34 SFS High School Hebbagodi
35 Hebbagodi
36 Bommasandra
37 BTL College ★ MAJOR
38 Hennagara Gate
39 Chandapura
40 Chandapura KEB
41 Suryacity Gate
42 Surya Nagara
43 Iggluru
44 Ramakrishnapura Gate
45 Marasur Gate
46 RK Farm
47 VBHC Apartment Gate
48 Byagadadenahalli Gate
49 Avadadenahalli Gate
50 Karpura Gate
… and 5 more stops — see full list in Namma BMTC app
↩️ Return Journey Stops (53): Anekal, Chowdareddy Circle, Anekal Circle, Janatha Colony, Kavala Hosahalli, Chikka Hagade Gate, Karpura Gate, Avadadenahalli Gate, Byagadadenahalli Gate, VBHC Apartment Gate, RK Farm, Marsuru Gate, Ramakrishnapura Gate, Iggluru, Surya Nagara, Suryacity Gate, Chandapura KEB, Chandapura, Hennagara Gate, BTL College, Bommasandra, Hebbagodi, Biocon Hebbagodi Metro Station, SFS High School Hebbagodi, Huskur Gate … (+28 more)

⏰ 356-M Bus Timings & Schedule

Frequency: Frequent — a bus roughly every 10-20 minutes.

Onward Journey
First Bus
4:00 AM
Last Bus
5:20 PM
41 daily trips from Kempegowda Bus Station
Return Journey
First Bus
4:00 AM
Last Bus
9:55 PM
39 daily trips from Anekal
🟢 Sample Onward Departures from Kempegowda Bus Station:

4:00 AM · 4:20 AM · 4:35 AM · 4:40 AM · 5:00 AM · 5:20 AM · 5:40 AM · 6:00 AM · 6:15 AM · 6:20 AM · 6:40 AM · 7:50 AM … (and 29 more)
🔴 Sample Return Departures from Anekal:

4:00 AM · 4:35 AM · 6:20 AM · 6:40 AM · 7:50 AM · 8:20 AM · 8:55 AM · 9:25 AM · 10:40 AM · 11:00 AM · 11:30 AM · 11:45 AM … (and 27 more)

💰 Fare & Ticket Prices

Approx Fare
₹21 – ₹47
Daily Pass
₹60-120
Monthly Pass
₹1,050-2,500

The fare for the 356-M route is ₹21 – ₹47 depending on boarding and alighting stops. BMTC accepts cash, BMTC Smart Card, Namma Metro open-loop card and contactless UPI via the Namma BMTC app. Senior citizens, students with valid ID and persons with disabilities are eligible for concessionary fares — see our complete BMTC fare chart for details.

💡 Travel Tips for 356-M

  • Track the bus live on the Namma BMTC app or Google Maps before leaving home.
  • Carry small change or use UPI — conductors may not have change for large notes.
  • If you ride more than 2 trips/day, a daily pass (₹60 ordinary / ₹120 AC) saves money.
  • Peak hours (7:30-10:30 AM, 5:00-9:30 PM) — board early to get a seat; the second bus is often emptier.
  • Women travellers can use the 6 reserved seats near the front of the bus.
  • Where the route crosses a Namma Metro station, switching to metro for cross-city is usually faster.

📍 Nearby Landmarks & Connections

Along the 356-M route, you’ll pass several useful landmarks for navigation and transfers. The grouped list below highlights key boarding points, transit interchanges and connectivity options.

🚇 Metro Stations
Biocon Hebbagodi Metro Station, Beratena Agrahara Metro Station, Singasandra Metro Station, Hosa Road Metro Station, Konappana Agarhara (Electronic City Metro Station), Hongasandra Metro Station
🏥 Hospitals
St Marthas Hospital, Nimhans Hospital, St Johns Hospital
🎓 Schools & Colleges
SFS High School Hebbagodi, PESCE College Electronic City, Krupanidhi College, Maharani College, BTL College
🏛️ Bus Terminals
Kempegowda Bus Station

📡 How to Track 356-M Bus Live

📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 356-M

  1. Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “356-M” → see live position on map.
  2. Google Maps: Search “BMTC 356-M” → see live arrival times at your stop.
  3. Tummoc / Moovit: Multi-modal trip planning with BMTC + Namma Metro combined.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the first bus on BMTC 356-M?
The first bus on BMTC 356-M from Kempegowda Bus Station leaves at 4:00 AM.
Q2. What is the last bus on BMTC 356-M?
The last bus on BMTC 356-M from Kempegowda Bus Station leaves at 5:20 PM.
Q3. How many trips does BMTC 356-M run per day?
BMTC 356-M runs approximately 80 trips per day across both directions.
Q4. What is the fare on BMTC 356-M?
The fare on BMTC 356-M is approximately ₹21 – ₹47 depending on distance travelled.
Q5. How to track BMTC 356-M bus live?
Open the Namma BMTC app or Google Maps and search 'BMTC 356-M' to see live bus position.
Q6. Does BMTC 356-M connect to Namma Metro?
Yes — the route passes metro stations. Look for stops ending with Metro Station for easy transfers.

🔗 External Resources & References

🏛️ Official BMTC
BMTC Official Website — schedules, fares, passes
📚 Wikipedia
BMTC on Wikipedia — history & overview
📱 Namma BMTC App
Namma BMTC on Play Store — live tracking
🗺️ Google Maps
🚇 Namma Metro
BMRCL Official — metro connections
✈️ Bangalore Airport

🚌 Plan Your Trip on BMTC 356-M

Track the 356-M bus live, buy tickets and passes online, and get instant ETAs at any stop — all from the official Namma BMTC app. For more Bangalore bus info, browse our complete BMTC route directory or check today’s bus timings.

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